Phantom itches, dread, panic and paranoia are the usual reactions to the mention of bedbugs. Easy to get and difficult to get rid of, bedbugs can become the bane of your existence. But instead of throwing out your mattress and random furniture, you just need to understand the ways of the bedbugs in order to successfully banish them. Bedbugs are blessed with a life span of 6 to 12 months, which is solely dedicated to sucking your blood and reproducing. They become full-grown in 21 days and an adult female can lay up to five eggs daily. What’s more, they […]
How to Remove Turmeric Stains from Clothes: 4 Methods that Work
Enjoyed a hearty Indian meal last night and ended up with a bright yellow stain on your shirt? It doesn’t really matter how it got there, now you cannot ignore the curry stain shining right back at you. If you have a liking for Indian cuisine, you are probably aware that turmeric is a common ingredient used in Indian curries. However, getting turmeric stains out of clothing can be quite a pain. Turmeric contains curcumin that gives the spice its bright, cheery yellow color. The same compound is insoluble in water, making turmeric stains extremely hard to remove. A quick […]
How to Remove Craft Glue from Carpet
Craft glue and carpet are not a smart combination. Anyone, even those with experience in cleaning, will definitely agree with this. Messy, sticky craft glue can ruin the look, touch and feel of your favorite carpet. So if you have both craft glue and carpet flooring in your house, you should have basic knowledge of dealing with craft glue spills on your carpet. If you have a toddler at home with a fondness for crafts or a family member with an artsy streak, glue spills may be a frequent affair. Cleaning up a gluey mess from your carpet can leave […]
How to Use Aloe Vera to Get Clear, Glowing and Spotless Skin
Body butters, scrubs and lotions – your dressing area is probably decked up with all sorts of products to help keep your skin healthy and glowing. Wouldn’t you readily trade them all for one single natural ingredient that can help with all your skin care needs? The pollution and impurities in the air are particularly harsh on one’s skin. But the ample amount of chemicals in those products that you use may be even worse. Anti-aging creams, glow packs, sunscreens and a variety of other products pose twice the threat to your skin. The largest organ in the body, your […]
How to Tame Frizzy Hair Fast
Getting all ready for the party only to be shot down by your frizzy hair is an all too familiar scenario for many people. Frizzy hair not only ruins your look but also your mood. If you’re losing the battle against the frizz in your hair, we are here to help you. When moisture is unevenly absorbed in the cuticles of the hairs, their appearance becomes uneven or frizzy. While some people may have naturally frizzy hair, for many the problem comes with hot and humid weather. Dry, brittle and damaged hair is especially prone to frizziness. The plan of […]
How to Treat Bed Bug Bites: Home Remedies for Relief
If you go to sleep perfectly healthy and fine but find yourself waking up with tiny, red and swollen bites or patches of skin covered with angry red spots, your mattress may be infested with bedbugs. Bed bugs are tiny parasites that often infest mattresses. They feed exclusively on blood and are most active at night when they emerge to feed on their hosts. Apart from the bed, these pests can be found in cracks and crevices in your house; in your sheets; and behind furniture, headboards, picture frames and electrical outlet plates. There has been a return in the […]
How to Clean Dirty Canvas Shoes and Make them Look New
Are you a proud owner of a pair of go-to ‘beater’ shoes that carry you through the day?And without questioning their loyalty, you just put them on without a second thought! We all have a pair of shoes that diligently serve as our partners in enduring the harshest brunt of life. While they are exceptionally formed to the contours of your feet, they have also lived in that vibe of wear for months, maybe years. But with the comfort and ease that they offer also comes a hitch – the trouble of cleaning them! Canvas shoes are made of cotton […]
How to Make an After-Sun Spray (3 DIY Chemical-Free Recipes)
Every sun worshipper loves the sun-kissed glow, but you may tend to get carried away. Whether it is taking a nap in the sun or rocking a new swimsuit at the beach, you return home four shades darker. While tanned skin can make you look more toned, if you spend too much time in the sun, you can end up donning lobster-red skin that is certainly not appealing. And no matter how much sunscreen you slather on your skin, staying out in the sun longer than you planned to will leave you with a pesky and possibly painful sunburn. Furthermore, […]
How to Use Apple Cider Vinegar for Gorgeous Hair and Skin
What can apple cider vinegar (ACV) really do for your hair and skin? Well, nothing short of wonders. Now you can finally get that gorgeous mane you’ve pined for along with a healthy scalp and radiant facial skin. Apple cider vinegar is one of those household staples that can be used for just about anything, from health remedies to cleaning hacks and various other odd jobs like trapping flies. Apple cider vinegar can also be part of your beauty regimen for improving the health of your hair and skin. Being alkaline, many conventional beauty products (including most soaps, cleansers and […]
How to Use Hydrogen Peroxide for Skin, Teeth, Hair and Ears
Fabhow.com – What if someone told you that little brown bottle of first-aid water under your bathroom sink could lighten your hair as well! Well yes, hydrogen peroxide or the first-aid water (as it is ideally known) could do a lot more than just fizz up and disinfect a wound! If you’ve ever had your hair dyed in a salon, you may have noticed your colorist using a product that has hydrogen peroxide as its main component, thanks to its bleaching properties. But hey, hair is not the only area you can it on. Being a traditional antiseptic, you can […]